Broadcast Journalist, New Media Producer, and Technology Expert
Greater Boston Area
- Current
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- Digital Media Intern at CBS Television Stations / WBZ-TV & TV38
- News Anchor/Producer & On-Air DJ at WERS 88.9FM
- Technology Coordinator at Methuen Community TV
- Owner at Graham Technology Services
- Past
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- Creative/New Media Director at WERS 88.9FM
- Creative Services Intern at CBS Television Stations / WBZ-TV & TV38
- Producer & Board Operator at J-Team Radio
- Technology Manager/Office Assistant at CompuTech Solutions
- Education
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- Emerson College
- St. John's Preparatory School
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Seth Graham’s Summary
Broadcast Journalism student with substantial experience in new media technologies, providing high adaptability to the converging media landscape. Experience in technology includes computer hardware and software support and web design and programming through advanced database technologies.
Seth Graham’s Specialties:
Live TV/Radio news anchor/producer/reporter; ENPS; Final Cut Studio, Avid Xpress Pro & Newscutter, and linear systems; camera/audio/graphics/switcher operation/directing; Leightronix playback systems & ENCO DAD Digital Delivery. Experience in Microsoft Office suite, Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, HTML, CSS, ASP, PHP, MySQL, Windows Server; computer hardware support, corporate network configuration, and web design.
Seth Graham’s Experience
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Digital Media Intern
CBS Television Stations / WBZ-TV & TV38
(Broadcast Media industry)
January 2010 — Present (3 months)
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News Anchor/Producer & On-Air DJ
WERS 88.9FM
(Broadcast Media industry)
September 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
- Write, produce, and anchor live morning and afternoon drive news reports.
- Responsible for story selection, aggregating all news resources, and leading a staff of writers and reporters.
- Host music programming on Triple-A format non-commercial station in Arbitron's 10th largest U.S. radio market.
- Anchored and produced 20 hours of continuous Presidential and local election coverage.
- Co-hosted and assisted in producing "All A Cappella Live at the Majestic 2009" concert.
- Host and assist in bi-annual pledge drive. -
Technology Coordinator
Methuen Community TV
(Broadcast Media industry)
June 2005 — Present (4 years 10 months)
- Responsible for developing and maintaining technology infrastructure of broadcast and general business operations.
- Developing custom-built "intranet" to unify all operations of the organization under a digital workflow.
- Provide production and technical assistance for volunteer member productions.
- Work directly with volunteers in creating new programs and brainstorming new ideas to improve existing shows.
- Lead training sessions with volunteers (Ages 16-85) on operating studio equipment, directing, field camera operation, non-linear editing, digital media software, and producing (including overviews of legal and copyright responsibilities).
- Provide general support for day-to-day office tasks.
- Developed tapeless production workflow through software and computer network configuration.
- Responsible for station's entire web presence, built website--including streaming video (methuentv.org), and continually explore new external online marketing efforts.
- Work with volunteers on using website to publicize their show, and staff to externally market the station and recruit volunteers.
- Create on-air promotional spots.
- Program station to air productions and promotional spots using Leightronix Nexus playback system.
- Report directly to Executive Director, and continually explore new hardware/software and techniques to forward station.
- Host and assist in producing live, local election coverage.
- Reporter and Editor for local news magazine "Methuen Now" -
Owner
Graham Technology Services
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2005 — Present (5 years 3 months)
- Founded a full service provider of computer and internet solutions for small business, non-profit organizations, and home users.
- Services include web design and application development, computer network planning and installation, and computer maintenance and support.
- Provide in-house and phone based support. -
Creative/New Media Director
WERS 88.9FM
(Broadcast Media industry)
January 2009 — January 2010 (1 year 1 month)
- As webmaster- manage, create content, oversee design and execution of station's website (wers.org).
- Gather, analyze, and report online visitor statistics to assist in strategic planning for website offerings.
- Manage staff of web editors, web producers, web programmers, writers, photographers, and video producers.
- Work directly with parent institution's Web Services Department to train website staff and maintain the website content's workflow.
- Develop and lead staff in departmental training programs.
- Design internet and print materials, including graphic design, for external and internal marketing campaigns.
- Work directly with Director of Underwriting on web-based sponsorship execution.
- Work directly with Membership Coordinator in designing merchandise and using web-based marketing efforts for bi-annual fundraising drive.
- Oversee and deploy "new media" offerings for station website including podcasts, blogging platforms, online video, and social networking.
- Led redesign of station's website, using CommonSpot Content Server
- Designed streaming iPhone Application
- Provide a source of training and technical support for WERS on-air and news staff.
- Provide general assistance in planning and managing staff for bi-annual fundraising drive. -
Creative Services Intern
CBS Television Stations / WBZ-TV & TV38
(Broadcast Media industry)
September 2009 — December 2009 (4 months)
- Edit topical promotions and teases for evening newscasts using Avid Media Composer.
- Attend daily newsroom meetings to brainstorm promotable stories.
- Work with News Promotion Manager on developing and scripting promos for special report news stories; work with Smoke artist on edits.
- Log and ingest tapes for daily CBS network promos and syndicated programming.
- Serve as Production Assistant for studio and field shoots. -
Producer & Board Operator
J-Team Radio
(Broadcast Media industry)
April 2008 — August 2008 (5 months)
- Operate sound board, screen calls, coordinate guests, and provide assistance in show planning for Boston-area sports talk AM radio program.
- Designed and continually maintain website
- Produce radio spots for advertising clients. -
Technology Manager/Office Assistant
CompuTech Solutions
(Business Supplies and Equipment industry)
June 2002 — February 2008 (5 years 9 months)
- Designed, installed and maintained corporate computer network using Windows Server 2003 "Client-Server" network.
- Installed Virtual Private Network to unify mobile sales force.
- First line of support for corporate computer network.
- Designed training programs for employees on internal applications.
- Developed corporate "intranet" for sharing critical resources.
- Designed company website.
- Provided sales support for "Technical Products" line, including KVM switching.
- Assisted in customer phone support, order billing, invoicing, shipping.
- Helped create marketing materials and presentations.
Seth Graham’s Education
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Emerson College
B.S. , Broadcast Journalism, Political Communication , 2007 — 2010 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- WERS 88.9 FM
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St. John's Preparatory School
High School Diploma , 2002 — 2006
Additional Information
Seth Graham’s Websites:
Seth Graham’s Interests:
Journalism, Photography, Podcasting, Technology, Filmmaking, Web Design, Swimming
Seth Graham’s Groups:
Methuen Community Television
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St. John's Prep Alumni Network -
Methuen Community Television -
Alliance for Community Media -
Community Media Tip Line
Seth Graham’s Honors:
WERS, "Best Weekend DJ", 2008
WERS, "Jack of All Trades" On-Air Award of Distinction, 2008
WERS News, News Department Award of Distinction, 2008
WERS News, Most Reliable Reporter, 2007
Alliance for Community Media Hometown Video Awards, Honorable Mention in Professional News Category “Methuen Now”, 2007
Methuen Community Television, Volunteer of the Year, 2006
Seth Graham’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
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